The COVID-19 pandemic changed the world and how many professionals, including audiologists, provided care.
We learned to work remotely, at a distance, and gained better appreciation for human connections. It also accelerated the pace of digital transformation by expanding e-commerce, telemedicine, videoconferencing, online teaching, and financial technology. Although telehealth dates as far back as 1879 (Institute of Medicine, 2012), overall, the field of hearing care has been slow to transition. A growing number of audiologists, however, now leverage tele-audiology to provide quality care to those who have traditionally lacked access.
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